Creamy Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta You'll Crave
This Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta combines classic flavors in a creamy dish that's ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy nights.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- colander
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta Elbow, penne, rotini, or shells
For the Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Sauce
- 1½ cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
For the Toppings
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- ⅓ cup diced dill pickles
- chopped tomatoes optional
- shredded lettuce optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir to mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in Alfredo sauce and stir to combine. Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Combine cooked pasta with the beef mixture, stirring in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Top with crumbled bacon and diced dill pickles. Optionally, add tomatoes and lettuce before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference. Fresh vegetables add a nice crunch!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg
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